13 March 1954Battle of Dien Bien PhuHenri Navarre
Launches an assault on the communist stronghold of Dien Bien Phu
Historical records for France in 1954, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Launches an assault on the communist stronghold of Dien Bien Phu
The communist assault on Dien Bien Phu begins
Dien Bien Phu falls & marks the end of French rule in Indochina
France becomes the 1st country to introduce VAT
France becomes the 1st country to introduce VAT
The French garrison of Dien Bien Phu falls to the Vietminh
Dien Bien Phu falls & marks the end of French rule in Indochina
Dien Bien Phu falls & marks the end of French rule in Indochina
Vietnam & France agree a ceasefire
Vietnam & France agree a ceasefire. Elections will be held in South Vietnam supervised by France
Elections will be held in South Vietnam supervised by France
The Government loses an important vote in the National Assembly & falls from power
The Government loses an important vote in the National Assembly & falls from power
Forms a new cabinet
Mendes speaks on behalf of internal autonomy for Tunisia
Mendes speaks on behalf of internal autonomy for Tunisia
French Assembly rejection of the European Defence Community redirects integration toward economic cooperation.
The French National Assembly rejected the European Defence Community treaty that had developed from Pleven's 1950 proposal.
Mendes is given specialpowers to manage the economy
Secretly initiates a secret programme to develop French nuclear weapons
Comes to power & promises to end the war within 30 days or resign
Appointed Prime Minister of France
Beauvoir publishes The Mandarins, depicting political and moral dilemmas among postwar intellectuals.
Directs Touchez pas au grisbi.
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